The Penny News Online

The annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University Interscholastic Meet (SWIM), the longest-running academic competition in Oklahoma, was held on March 27, 2025, at SWOSU in Weatherford.

The SWOSU Computer Club recently hosted its annual fundraising lock-in at the Pioneer Event Center, bringing together students, faculty, and staff for a night of gaming, collaboration, and community.

Students from the SWOSU Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences showcased their research at Oklahoma Research Day, held this year at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah.

An Elk City woman has been formally charged with Attempted Murder in the First Degree following a near-fatal fentanyl overdose incident that occurred on February 24.

Voters across Oklahoma will head to the polls on Tuesday for a series of important local elections.

Two people were killed Friday afternoon in a head-on collision just west of Custer City.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1st , for the Board of Education/Municipal General Elections.

With the April 1st Election approaching, County Election Board officials are reminding voters of Election Day laws.

Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 17th and are unable make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

A California man is facing felony charges in Beckham County following a traffic stop that led to a significant drug bust on I-40.

A routine traffic stop in Sayre led to the arrest of a man on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including possession of a sawed-off rifle, methamphetamine, and marijuana.

The Weatherford Environment Group (WEG) has announced a month-long slate of Earth Day recycling events happening throughout April 2025.

SWOSU has announced the receipt of a major charitable gift from Bryan and Erika Evans of Edmond.

After 60 years of tradition, the Jim Norick Arena saw its final curtain call Friday night as the 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo wrapped up with the iconic Sale of Champions.

After a week since their ignition, fire crews are still battling wildfires in western Oklahoma.

The 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo marked the end of an era as the final Grand Champion Drive of the four market species took place in the historic Jim Norick Arena, closing out 60 years of livestock shows in the storied venue.

A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of an Alva woman Thursday night in Custer County.

Defendants entered pleas in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County on Wednesday, March 12.

In a concerted effort to address the ongoing opioid crisis, several local businesses and organizations have partnered with the SWODA to implement opioid abatement initiatives.

The 2024-25 high school basketball season was a massive success for Paragon TV, drawing impressive numbers across multiple communities.

Winds of up to 75 mph fueled multiple fast-moving wildfires in Oklahoma on Wednesday morning, prompting evacuation orders for towns in their path, officials said.

A Clinton man has been charged with felony arson after allegedly setting a house on fire.

As of March 18, 2025, several significant wildfires are actively burning across Oklahoma, with the 840 Road Fire, Camargo Fire, and 1980 Road Fire among the most concerning.?

Authorities in Custer County have issued a felony charge against an Illinois woman accused of obtaining nearly $5,000 through fraudulent means.

A Newcastle man has been charged with identity theft and unauthorized use of a credit card after allegedly using a deceased individual's financial information to make fraudulent purchases in Weatherford.

Former Southwestern Oklahoma State University president, state legislator, educator and cattle rancher Randy L. Beutler has been recognized as a finalist for the prestigious Spur Award from the Western Writers of America (WWA) for his work, Impresarios of the Rodeo Arena: The Story of the Beutler Stock Contracting Legacy.

Oklahoma’s Judicial Nominating Commission has selected Donna Lynn Dirickson as one of three candidates submitted to Gov. Kevin Stitt for appointment to the state Supreme Court.

On March 14, 2025, the Mountain Park Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a homicide.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Executive Order 2025-26 on Saturday morning, declaring a State of Emergency for twelve Oklahoma counties in response to the destructive wildfires that swept across the state.

Dr. Denise Landrum-Geyer, Professor of English and Chair of the Department of Language and Literature at SWOSU, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Bernhardt Academic Excellence Award.